Course Adobe InDesign Level 1
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Course Duration
2 Days
Adobe InDesign is an industry-leading program that takes desktop publishing and design to a new level. The goal of this course is for you to be able to create simple but professional documents that are ready to use for the web and for print.
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Private courses start from £1690 for up to 8 delegates
Prerequisites
    • Delegates should have a good working knowledge of using a Windows based PC and be confident with using a mouse and keyboard. Delegates should feel at ease performing tasks such as arranging, sizing and switching between Windows.
Objectives
    • Understand the Interface and change Preferences
    • Set up a variety of Documents
    • Make use of Columns, Guides and Grids for Layout
    • Understand Master Pages and add Page Numbers
    • How to Place Graphics and Fitting techniques
    • Add and edit Text
    • Create your own Objects for a variety of uses
    • Create Colours and store in Swatch Libraries
    • Add simple Effects such as transparency and shadows
    • Quickly change text formatting with Styles
    • Create a Table of Contents
    • Add Tables
    • Export to PDF and Package your project
    • Add Interactive Links to PDF pages and webpages
What's included
    • Lunch and refreshments when training is delivered at our training venues
    • Comprehensive course materials and exercises
    • Telephone and Email Support
Course Content
  • Introduction
    Preferences and Defaults
    Changing Units and Increments
  • The Workspace
    Using the Tools
    Using Panels
    Opening and closing documents Changing the view
    Selecting objects
    Saving
    Undoing mistakes
  • Setting up Documents
    Basic layout options
    Rulers, Guides, and Grids
    Working with Pages and Spreads
    Laying out pages with Frames
    Master Pages
    Numbering pages
    Working with Layers
  • Working with Graphics
    Placing a graphic
    Understanding graphic formats
    Fitting into Frames
    Managing Links and Embedded Images
  • Working with Text
    Text frames
    Adding text
    Threading text through frames
    Setting text frame properties
    Editing text
    Finding and changing text
    Checking Spelling
    Combining text and graphics
  • Adding Objects
    Shapes and lines
    Moving and Locking objects
    Changing size, proportions, or orientation
    Pathfinder Tool
    Grouping commands
    Align and Distribute
    Compound Paths
  • Colour
    Colour modes and models
    About Process and Spot colours
    Working with Swatches
    Creating a custom colour
    Pantone colours
  • Effects
    Changing Opacity
    Blending Modes
    Adding extra Strokes & Fills
    Creating Object Styles
  • Setting Type
    Formatting Characters
    Formatting Paragraphs
    Controlling Hyphenation and Justification
    Character Styles
    Finding and changing text formatting
    Paragraph Styles
    Table of Contents
  • Templates
    Create a basic template
    Save a Template
    Edit Template
  • Tables
    Adding a Table
    Formatting Tables
    Import a Table from Excel
  • Collating and Exporting
    Using Preflight
    Create a Book
    Export to PDF
    Packaging Files
  • Basic Interactivity
    Adding weblinks
    Links to other pages
    Interactive Page Curl

 

Latest Course Reviews
"Very friendly tutor"

E.R. CNTW, Adobe InDesign Level 1

Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable "Learning the correct walkthroughs for processes we do on a regular basis. Knowing the correct terminology to use when speaking to other team members is also great!"

L.O. Cambrex, Adobe InDesign Level 1

Following this training what are you going to do differently "My general usage of InDesign will be much improved! I'm a much more confident and competent user of the platform now, and feel ready to explore other platforms within the Adobe Creative Cloud suite."

L.O. Cambrex, Adobe InDesign Level 1

"Brilliant from start to finish."

E.D. Wave, Adobe InDesign Level 1

Any other comments or recommendations "Very valuable training. Highly recommend! Trainer is insightful and patient. "

V.B. Aura North East Ltd, Adobe InDesign Level 1

Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable "Every section of the course was very useful, explained very well. I particularly found useful the gradient and text wrapping bits, as well as setting up styles and contents pages"

M.W. Robertson Construction, Adobe InDesign Level 1

Following this training what are you going to do differently "use the knowledge i have gained to set up master pages making it more effective and consistent"

S.S. esh group, Adobe InDesign Level 1

Following this training what are you going to do differently "Play more with InDesign and not be scared to use it"

L.H. Royston, Adobe InDesign Level 1

Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable "I particularly found it helpful how hands on it was and being able to play around on the programme ourselves"

H.J. Innovation SuperNetwork, Adobe InDesign Level 1

"I think the course was very well ran and was a great experience."

H.J. Innovation SuperNetwork, Adobe InDesign Level 1

Following this training what are you going to do differently "Design frames and images better. Using templates and master pages more efficiently."

M.L. NIHR Clinical Research Network, Adobe InDesign Level 1

What were the most useful aspects of the course "I already knew a bit about indesign but compound paths and gradients were new to me."

R.R. EGGER, Adobe InDesign Level 1

How would you rate the course materials overall "Brilliant, showed me everything I need to know going forward"

L. Esh Construction, Adobe InDesign Level 1

"Very good trainer. Highlighted some great features of InDesign"

J.P. EGGER, Adobe InDesign Level 1

"Very clear and easy to follow very informative"

V.H. EGGER UK, Adobe InDesign Level 1

"The course has been of great use to me and designed at the right level for me to follow."

A.T. Sir Robert McAlpine, Adobe InDesign Level 1

What were the most useful aspects of the course "I felt learning about the pathfinder tool and default options the most useful aspect for me. This will save me a lot of time!"

H.Y. CMP Products British Engines, Adobe InDesign Level 1

"Very professional and interesting content that has left me feeling confident in my capabilities"

A.B. Durham, Adobe InDesign Level 1

"Very good and useful course."

J.O. Northumbria University, Adobe InDesign Level 1

 

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